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Boost for local communities as Hampshire County Councillors Grants Scheme opens this July

Vital support to local organisations, projects and initiatives that strengthen communities across the county will be available from Hampshire County Council’s popular Members Grants Scheme which will reopen on 1 July 2026

Ringwood care home recognised with Veteran Friendly Framework status ahead of Armed Forces Day

Residents at Bickerley Green care home in Ringwood now benefit from enhanced support and more personalised care after the home achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status

Inspiring young people into the creative sector at Basingstoke Festival

Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have launched a Creative Work Experience programme giving young people the chance to break into the creative industries, gain hands-on experience, and showcase their talents at this

Plans progressed for more special needs school places in Eastleigh, Aldershot and Hart

More children with special educational needs (SEN) in and around Eastleigh will soon be able to access the right support closer to home, thanks to plans which received the green light today

County Council begins legal challenge over Government’s LGR decision for Hampshire and the Solent area

Hampshire County Council has decided to proceed with a judicial review in relation to central Government’s decision to reorganise councils across the Hampshire and Solent area

Local Government Reorganisation

A system that works for all – New plan to transform special needs support in Hampshire

An inclusive education system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from early years right through to adulthood - that's the vision of a new landmark plan to transform SEND support in

Thousands of Hampshire residents to benefit from expanded weight management support programme

More Hampshire residents will be supported to improve their health and wellbeing after plans for continued investment in adult weight management services were approved today

Hampshire confirms longer-term help for residents facing financial hardship

Hampshire residents facing financial hardship are set to benefit from a major package of support, agreed today by Hampshire County Council

Free summer holiday activities now open to book in Hampshire

Families across Hampshire can now book free holiday activity sessions as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns for summer 2026

Advice for staying safe and well ahead of red heat health alert

With temperatures set to reach and exceed 35°C in some parts of Hampshire this week, a red heat health alert will come into place across Hampshire from 1am tomorrow (Wednesday 24 June) until 11pm on Thursday 25 June